* If you're looking for something practical, affordable and efficient but not boring, the 2015 Fiat 500 subcompact is a viable alternative to the Nissan Versa Note, Scion iQ or Honda Fit. The Abarth model will give the Mini Cooper a run for its money, too. Source: KBB.com * Distinctive styling; very good fuel economy with manual transmission; surprisingly spacious for two people. Source: Edmunds * With over 500,000 possible combinations you can make the FIAT 500 uniquely yours. Choose from 15 amazingly stylish paint colors finished in metallic, non-metallic, or premium tri-coat for added expression. Customization choices abound, including exterior/interior color combos, custom wheels, seat covers, decal kits, body-side molding inserts and more. Driver and front-passenger seats are available in leather and cloth with new armrest and seat cushions. A leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls lends a solid grip. And, a uniquely designed gauge-within-a-gauge instrument cluster offers innovative driving feedback. FIAT 500 and 500c now deliver up to 31 city and 40 highway mpg thanks to powertrain optimization and the efficiency of the 1.4L MultiAir engine and five-speed manual transmission. Press the Sport Button and notice the elevated steering response and engine and shifting response for a feeling of quickness, stability and control. Equipped with BLUE&ME hands-free communication, your FIAT 500 lets you make calls, play music and drive without taking your hands off the wheel. Protected by 7 airbags, including driver and multistage front-passenger advanced airbags, driver's knee airbag, full-length side-curtain airbags and seat-mounted pelvic-thorax airbags, rest assured you're enveloped in safety & security. Reactive head restraints also activate in the event of a rear collision. The computer-designed steel safety cage channels the energy away from driver and passengers by absorbing it in defined front and rear crumple zones. Standard side guard door beams provide protection during a side impact, and an all-new airbag system offers enhanced protection to all occupants in the event of a collision. Source: The Manufacturer Summary